2 More Areas In Idaho Have Tested Positive For A Dangerous Virus

When it's summertime in Idaho, you have to take advantage of the ability to go outside to enjoy the great outdoors. By winter, it's too cold (or dare we say "complicated) to be out and about in the Idaho wild.

Every season has its own risk

Different seasons have different threats. In Idaho, the summer heat can be brutal, causing all sorts of problems, and then there's mosquito season.

According to one pest control company, changing weather patterns can impact mosquito season but in Idaho, it typically runs from May/June to September/October which means we're right in the thick of it.

As many of us are aware, with mosquitoes comes the risk of catching what they're carrying. Just a few weeks ago, we reported that the West Nile virus was present in two Boise areas.

READ MORE: West Nile Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas

Now, we just learned of two more positive tests.

According to the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District, "West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected August 1st, 2024, Southwest of Melba, Idaho and August 6th, 2024 West of Caldwell."

Apparently, the Can County Mosquito Abatement District regularly places traps and bait throughout Canyon County in an effort to identify what the mosquitoes are up to and what kind of diseases they're rolling with.

In their press release, Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District points out that they have tested "nearly 1,300 mosquito pools" this season alone. Thankfully, they've treated the areas for "both larval and adult mosquitoes."

They also gave some other useful tips that we've included below if you're looking to lower your risk of mosquito bites. After that, we'll go over what you should plant to keep the mosquitoes out of your garden.

And here's what to do to keep them out of your garden.